Love on three wheels

Cycling Without Age Sorrento
Dedicated. Selfless. Amazing

Alanagh Godderidge gave up her previous job so she could bring joy to help isolated older people with an initiative called Cycling Without Age Sorrento.

Founding the Sorrento chapter of this worldwide movement, four years ago, has allowed for a stronger community. The aim has been to promote inclusivity, to build bridges between generations, whilst helping to diminish social isolation for our elderly and those of limited movement.

Alanagh and her team of 27 volunteers provide free daily Trishaw rides, cycling slowly along the dual path of West Coast Drive, allowing their passengers to connect with their environment, to feel the sun on their shoulders and the wind in their hair.

There are lots of jobs and talents required to keep our wheels turning.

The Trishaws wouldn't be out and about if it wasn't for the support from our volunteer riders, local businesses, our governments as well as hands on support from the local community.

Her greatest reward is seeing the rosy cheeks of the seniors and hearing how much it means to them to be on a bike again and smell the sea.

Alanagh says it is a privilege to be nominated as a Westfield Local Hero. “It shows we are instilling trust and confidence and making for a richer, stronger community".

Westfield Local Heroes are nominated and voted for by their communities, with the three top finalists per Westfield centre each awarded a $10,000 grant for their affiliated organisation. Cycling Without Age Sorrento will use its funds to facilitate extra rides over summer months.

For further information on the Westfield Local Heroes program, click here